American Wheat Beer Sam Adams Summer Ale Clone

[lumpher]

Some people say Pilsen needs a 90 minute boil to get rid of the extra DMS it has over regular 2-row. Others say it's not the case, and that's old thinking that doesn't really apply. I still boil my Pilsen-based wort for 90 minutes, though.

 

[zam216]

Pilsner malt does have more dms than 2 row. You might be able to get away with 60 minutes but it is not advisable. You also have to remember those who think it doesn't effect their beer may have a less sensitive palate or just don't know what dms tastes like. I'm a bjcp judge and noticed I have a higher sensitivity for it and get it a lot more than I hope to and it kills people's scores.

 

[Col_klink]

Thanks for the replies...I think I will go with the 90min boil.

 

[shadows69]

I use 2 row in my recipe. 60 min boil and only one hop addition at 30 minutes. Website claimes only 7 ibu. Also, in the last two years they added saaz hops to the brew.

 

[BigBangBrewing]

Just brewed this, subbed in 2row for the Pilsner Malt, zested 3 lemons, and used US-05... I'll report back but its smelling great!

 

[muse435]

I know this is an old thread but I had some questions:
1) Grains of paradise whole or ground?
2) Zest 1 oz lemon zest dry or fresh?